Topic: research

Andrew Tay
Summary of the presentation by Andrew Tay, keynote speaker at the Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Thematic Conference
The Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Thematic Conference on 3 October will be opened by Andrew Epaphroditus Tay, Head of Wellbeing at the National University of Singapore.
25 September 2025 research
Tartu Ülikooli peahoone
University of Tartu is the most successful applicant for Horizon Europe funding in Estonia
A recent overview published by the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) reveals that Estonia has performed exceptionally well in the European Union’s framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe (2021–2027). Among Estonian institutions, the University of Tartu has been the most successful participant in the programme, receiving almost €90 million in funding.
17 September 2025 cooperationinternationalresearchuniversity
Uuringu algus
Heart health study has the required number of participants and moves to the next stage
In the genetic study on heart health led by the University of Tartu Estonian Biobank, the required number of participants – just over 2,500 gene donors – have now expressed their willingness to take part. With their help, researchers aim to determine whether heart disease can be more effectively prevented with cholesterol-lowering treatment based on genetic risk assessment.
13 August 2025 researchfor society
tossavad korstnad
Researchers investigate the presence of environmental chemicals in the bodies of Estonian people
Tartu Ülikooli teadlased hakkavad uurima, kui palju kahjulikke aineid on Eesti eri piirkondade inimeste organismi ümbritsevast keskkonnast sattunud.
11 July 2025 research
Vähirakk
University of Tartu coordinates major project for smarter use of cancer data in Europe
The UNCAN-Connect project (Decentralized Collaborative Network for Advancing Cancer Research and Innovation), led by the Estonian Cancer Network (ESTCAN) at the University of Tartu, aims to establish an international cancer data sharing platform to facilitate cancer prevention, monitoring, research, and treatment.
11 July 2025 cooperationresearch
Tartu Ülikooli pehoone
University of Tartu is the only research institution in Estonia to be positively evaluated in all six fields of research
On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.
11 June 2025 researchuniversity
südametervise uuring
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
25 March 2025 researchfor society
Joonisel on kujutatud HPV-ga seotud vähi ennetamise strateegiad HIV-nakkusega inimestele. Joonis näitab, et vaktsineerimine on kõige tõhusam enne seksuaalelu algust. 
New study in the Lancet HIV highlights gaps in HPV-related cancer prevention for people living with HIV
Ajakirjas The Lancet HIV avaldatud rahvusvaheline uuring toob esile teadmiste lüngad HPV-ga seotud vähi ennetuses HIV-iga elavate inimeste seas ning määratleb vajalikud uurimissuunad tulevikuks.
14 March 2025 research
Alejandro Roa
Research involving 300,000 women started as a student project
This is the largest genome-wide association study meta-analysis of its kind, analysing data on 42 female reproductive health diagnoses from the Estonian Biobank and FinnGen.
11 March 2025 research
Tartu Teadusõhtu
Tartu Science Night invites you to take a peek into researchers' laboratories
On March 13–14, the Tartu Science Night will take place at Biomedicum.
10 March 2025 research